Virginia Zapata passed away on Friday, February 05, 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved Wife of the late Ramon Zapata. Loving Mother of Mirna Rodriguez and Judith Zapata. Cherished Grandmother of Lope, Jorge and Natalie. Dear Sister of Ana Rita, Avidan, Mimi, Olga and Felix. Funeral Services were held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM Entombment followed at St. Michael’s Cemetery St. Francis Mausoleum, East Elmhurst, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378